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Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)


Kh-20 / AS-3 KANGAROO


Specifications
Contractor
Type meduim- to long-range standoff missile
Initial operational capability1960
First detected by West1961
Production terminated1965
Wingspan9.2 m
Length 14.9 m
Diameter 1.9 m
Launch weight 11000 kg
Max. speed 2280 km/h
Ceiling 18000 m
Maximum range 650 km
Propulsion Tumansky R-11 twin spool turbojet with afterburner
Thrust50.9 kN of thrust
Guidance beam riding
Warhead
  • high-explosive, 2300 kg, or
  • thermonuclear, 800 kT yield


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